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1978 Cessna A185FSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Tampa, FL, USA

This 1978 Cessna A185F, registration YV1742, offered by IQ Worldwide Solutions and based in Tampa, Florida, presents a compelling value proposition with a freshly overhauled powerplant. The airframe has accumulated 7,429 hours, while the Continental IO-520-F engine has been overhauled to zero-time standards and shows only 19.3 hours since overhaul. Complementing the engine is a factory-new Hartzell two-blade propeller with 20.8 hours, and the engine has 1,700 hours remaining before TBO. The aircraft last flew on November 27, 2025, recording 1.6 hours, and the seller notes that a 100-hour inspection is not applicable due to the recent engine...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
185 Skywagon
Model
A185F
Tail #
YV1742
Serial #
18503641

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Cargo, Backcountry, Utility

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
7,429 hrs
Engine 1 Time
19.3 hrs
Prop 1 Time
20.8 hrs
Inspection Status
Last Flight: 11/27/2025 (1.6 hrs). 100-hour Inspection: Not applicable due to recent engine installation.

Avionics

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX Transponder

Audio

Garmin GMA 345 - GMA Audio Panel

Comms

Garmin GNC 255 - GNC Radios

EMS

EDM 900

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2024
Paint Year
2025

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
IO-520-F
Propeller Model
Hartzell 2-blade

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Aircraft Location

Tampa, FL, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

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First Seen: Dec 4, 2025

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